Mexico’s Haynes drafted by Royals

The second day of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft that encompassed rounds 2-15 on Tuesday included 10 athletes who were either from Missouri and had just graduated high school or attending college, or were an out-of-state resident playing baseball for a Missouri college.

The second day of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft that encompassed rounds 2-15 on Tuesday included 10 athletes who were either from Missouri and had just graduated high school or attending college, or were an out-of-state resident playing baseball for a Missouri college.

Moberly Spartans baseball followers will recognize the name of one prep player selected yesterday.

Mexico High School senior graduate Hunter Haynes was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round and was the 403rd overall pick.

Mexico and Moberly are both members of the North Central Missouri?Conference and the two teams met for a Class 3 District championship in which Haynes threw the last inning and shutdown the Spartans to seal the win for the Bulldogs.

In his final high school season, Haynes posted a remarkable ERA of 0.44 in 47 innings of work. The left-handed hurler struck out eight four batters, while walking only 10.

Prior to graduation, Haynes signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Missouri.

There were four players yesterday selected from Jefferson College of Hillsboro, a NJCAA Division I program that finished fifth in the 2012 World Series that ended last week.

Fred Ford, a Jefferson College first baseman/outfielder from O’Fallon, was also drafted by the Royals yesterday in the 7th round.

Also chosen Tuesday was University of Missouri junior outfielder Blake Brown. Atlanta Braves selected him in the fifth round as the 179th overall pick. Brown hit .302 with 10 home runs and led the team with 14 doubles and 40 RBI.